New Manager Poll

[NorthamptonBee]

Another gone
http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...se-plays-down-brentford-talk-109642-28174453/

I know it's not cricket but wouldn't it be nice if the club responded by saying that it's all good as they had no interest in him.
Jumped up little twerp was probably never in the running.

 

[LeMaison]

I just can't see Gary Johnson and Nicky forster as a management team at all.From what i've seen of GJ on tv,he came across as quite dim and i envisage Nicky having to explain the meaning of half the words he uses in a sentence.:homer:

rofl

 

[toeneebee]

I think 1.44% of the votes on this poll says it all really.

http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...se-plays-down-brentford-talk-109642-28174453/

 

[MarkBexleyBee]

What If

Can we just re-name this thread:

What if ? what if ? what if ? I know somebody who knows what if and the newspapers have said what if .............. ?

This has gone beyond the point of tedium

 

[vcmazz]

Can we just re-name this thread:

What if ? what if ? what if ? I know somebody who knows what if and the newspapers have said what if .............. ?

This has gone beyond the point of tedium

Have you considered unsubscribing?

 

[Alex Callow]

samsaunders7 sam saunders
Training was decent again, all the boys buzzing smiles all round

Seems like there's a good atmosphere, Would like Forster as caretaker till the end of the season.

 

[Stormbee]

I have nothing against NF but i think we have made mistakes in the past appointing caretaker managers. He would be a cheap option if appointed as his salary would be lower than that of a more experienced applicant. The players are playing for him as they have had the "Scott" shackles removed and also need to up things to impress whoever comes in as several will be eyeing new contracts. I would like to see GJ or MA or a more experienced guy with NF as a player and brought into the coaching set up when he retires. Also with his new baby only 14 weeks old im not sure it would be good for him to not see his family and dare i say it may be a distraction for him long term. If it is NF i will be behind him 100% and results are what counts and he has made a good start so far but would prefer the board to make its mind up sooner rather than later.

 

[West Wilts Bee]

I know it's not cricket but wouldn't it be nice if the club responded by saying that it's all good as they had no interest in him.
Jumped up little twerp was probably never in the running.

Thank the lord for that, thar jerk is the last man I want to see at gp.

 

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

Thank the lord for that, thar jerk is the last man I want to see at gp.

nocoat gave him short shrift at a recent home game. he will not be back.

 

[Guildford Bee]

I have nothing against NF but i think we have made mistakes in the past appointing caretaker managers. He would be a cheap option if appointed as his salary would be lower than that of a more experienced applicant. The players are playing for him as they have had the "Scott" shackles removed and also need to up things to impress whoever comes in as several will be eyeing new contracts. I would like to see GJ or MA or a more experienced guy with NF as a player and brought into the coaching set up when he retires. Also with his new baby only 14 weeks old im not sure it would be good for him to not see his family and dare i say it may be a distraction for him long term. If it is NF i will be behind him 100% and results are what counts and he has made a good start so far but would prefer the board to make its mind up sooner rather than later.

Bringing MA in would destroy all the progress that has been made since NF was appointed. If I thought we were in danger of going down then I would've said 'yes' but I don't understand how people can be crying out to see decent football on the deck (what we are getting at the moment) and still advocate the return of Allen. Short memories I suppose.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

I voted Allen after Scott was sacked but really dont think hes the man anymore, the negativity in the team has gone, im no more negative at the moment, thats thanks to NF & MW!

 

[sonofabee]

Bringing MA in would destroy all the progress that has been made since NF was appointed. If I thought we were in danger of going down then I would've said 'yes' but I don't understand how people can be crying out to see decent football on the deck (what we are getting at the moment) and still advocate the return of Allen. Short memories I suppose.

I'm with you, firefighting and the great escape MA is your man and I've no doubt he'd drag us clear and it would be exciting but....... Let's look forward positively and appoint someone that can combine performances and results that we can enjoy

 

[Bungy Bee]

Look for somebody who has more than L1 experience.....think about it.......YOU REDS..

 

[SQUELCH]

I just can't see Gary Johnson and Nicky forster as a management team at all.From what i've seen of GJ on tv,he came across as quite dim

I'm with Freebee - cant see the above working out! Strongly feel that NF needs to be involved

 

[kewbee]

I just can't see Gary Johnson and Nicky forster as a management team at all.From what i've seen of GJ on tv,he came across as quite dim and i envisage Nicky having to explain the meaning of half the words he uses in a sentence.:homer:

I just can't see the rush to appoint someone as quickly as some are suggesting as necessary either.This season is pretty much a dead dog imho and whoever came in now would have a real job on to get us into playoff contention.

I'd rather accept that and give the job to Nicky Forster with no expectations and see how he handles the rest of the season.
He won't go the whole season without losing a few and drawing a few more.This would give him time to bed in and show what he's made of.

I don't really rate any of the names put forward at the moment apart from Chris hughton and i have to admit,as was mentioned earlier,that he has no experiance at our level,nicky now has more infact

A new appointment at the end of the season if BFC or NF decide such,is more than enough time for a new bloke to come in and prepare.Meantime we will get to see some more expansive football with smiles heart and passion.Its been so long since i felt that way about watching us and i want it to continue as long as possible

 

[kewbee]

Don't understand the support for Johnson,comes across as old school,thick and full of stupid sound bytes.Time to move on from these type of managers,Peter Reid is a good example of what you don't want,and GJ is very similar.

 

[Niyx]

Don't understand the support for Johnson,comes across as old school

Probably because we've had our fair share of "new school" in recent years and it's time to move on from the pretty boy types.

 

[horshambees]

Probably because we've had our fair share of "new school" in recent years and it's time to move on from the pretty boy types.

Russell Slade is far from a pretty boy.sh*te football 5 at the back bypass the midfield hit the big man up front knock it down to the little man.And thats home games.And he is available.He was at BHA before Poyet,now they play tippy tappy football.Poyet probably not going to be at BHA much longer than he has to and guess who the BHA fans i know want to replace him? Anyway we find out soon who the board think is the right man for the coveted BFC hotseat

 

[Jakalo]

Sean O'Driscoll?

 

[readingbee]

I, like many others have voted for GJ. However after 3 games we have won 2 drawn 1. The team is now playing with confidence and style, not hoofball but football. Having seen NF on ther box he comes over as a very well balanced person. I would be more than happy to see him in the job, at least until the end of the season. The boy's done good

 

[flowerpower bee]

at this point, i could only imagine gary johnson being in contention
for the job if the team's new impetus goes into reverse and/or nick forster
insists he doesn't want to manage

none of the names bandied about can do better than what NF has achieved
in his three games in charge. he deserves to take us to wembley and all the games
up until then

let the board take a cool look at things at that point

I just can't see Gary Johnson and Nicky forster as a management team at all.From what i've seen of GJ on tv,he came across as quite dim and i envisage Nicky having to explain the meaning of half the words he uses in a sentence.:homer:

I just can't see the rush to appoint someone as quickly as some are suggesting as necessary either.This season is pretty much a dead dog imho and whoever came in now would have a real job on to get us into playoff contention.

I'd rather accept that and give the job to Nicky Forster with no expectations and see how he handles the rest of the season.
He won't go the whole season without losing a few and drawing a few more.This would give him time to bed in and show what he's made of.

I don't really rate any of the names put forward at the moment apart from Chris hughton and i have to admit,as was mentioned earlier,that he has no experiance at our level,nicky now has more infact

A new appointment at the end of the season if BFC or NF decide such,is more than enough time for a new bloke to come in and prepare.Meantime we will get to see some more expansive football with smiles heart and passion.Its been so long since i felt that way about watching us and i want it to continue as long as possible

 

[SmiffyBee]

Russell Slade is far from a pretty boy.sh*te football 5 at the back bypass the midfield hit the big man up front knock it down to the little man.And thats home games.And he is available.He was at BHA before Poyet,now they play tippy tappy football.Poyet probably not going to be at BHA much longer than he has to and guess who the BHA fans i know want to replace him? Anyway we find out soon who the board think is the right man for the coveted BFC hotseat

Russell Slade is not available.
He is at high flying Orient
Apologies if this is not what you meant.

 

[Markybee]

I voted Allen after Scott was sacked but really dont think hes the man anymore, the negativity in the team has gone, im no more negative at the moment, thats thanks to NF & MW!

Thats how I feel too. I thought MA would give us a lift...but we have had that. Next lift is the right appointment. They'll get it right.

 

[Markybee]

Sean O'Driscoll?

That's not a bad shout. He looks a tired appointment at Donny and we'd be a great new challenge.

 

[horshambees]

Russell Slade is not available.
He is at high flying Orient
Apologies if this is not what you meant.

I was refering to his spell at BHA.Had a beer with a couple of Seagull mates tonight so you can see what we were talking about.After i posted that i sat back and said to my missus he's at orient.plum i am.

 

[Davee]

Russell Slade is not available.
He is at high flying Orient
Apologies if this is not what you meant.

I'd hate to be the board right now, I'd give the job to Fozzy, but what if we go on a 7 run losing streak and go down, or conversely go on a 7 win run and go up? Does he know how to set us up? Buy players better than him? Run an Academy. Set up a proper under 12 scouting network? Order onions?? Who can tell??

 

[beebopalula]

The football is so good the board really have to let it run til the end of thye season under Fozzy. I know it's only 3 games but it's the philosophy behind the tactics. Best stuff since Dodgin. This is the kind of football which can get us up and then stay there.Maybe bring in another coach to add to the team.

 

[verwoodbees]

Would love him at the club look what he done for muff and donny !!!!!

That's not a bad shout. He looks a tired appointment at Donny and we'd be a great new challenge.

 

[Markybee]

Would love him at the club look what he done for muff and donny !!!!!

Always plays good football.

 

[horshambees]

Sean O'Driscoll?

Beaten 6-0 at home tonight to Ipswich.Very good manager

 

[IslandBee]

I'd hate to be the board right now, I'd give the job to Fozzy, but what if we go on a 7 run losing streak and go down, or conversely go on a 7 win run and go up? Does he know how to set us up? Buy players better than him? Run an Academy. Set up a proper under 12 scouting network? Order onions?? Who can tell??

He shouldn't be doing the stuff in bold anyway and the stuff in italics is why you would appoint a D of F. Give him the job to the end of the season and if the early indications are right and he can work well with players and get the team playing (surely the manager's primary function), appoint him full-time and make the necessary appointments to support him.

 

[mattbee85]

Do you know what is really hacking me off is the typical lack of communication form the club!!!! I mean if NF is temporary and theyre searching for a new manger then tell us, if NF has got 4 games or whatever to prove himself tell us. Its bo11ox really as AS was sacked nearly 2 weeks ago and theyre has not been anything from them since!!!

 

[maddogging]

What are you on mate, we have been told loads of times what is going on.

 

[The Pipe]

Do you know what is really hacking me off is the typical lack of communication form the club!!!! I mean if NF is temporary and theyre searching for a new manger then tell us, if NF has got 4 games or whatever to prove himself tell us. Its bo11ox really as AS was sacked nearly 2 weeks ago and theyre has not been anything from them since!!!

But abee advised what the procedures were going to be and if I remember correctly they were agreeing firstly the basic requirements that would be applied to any new manager, eg leaguue results, progress within the team etc. Once these had been established then they would be reveiwing the vast number of CV,s and arranging interviews.

This is an important appointment if we are to move to a new level and I for one will be happy if the board take their time and appoint the best man for the job, in the mean time Forster is doing a good job which will look good on his CV and I have no doubt that the board will be considering him as a possibility.

What we do not want at present is a rush job that will not serve the long term goals of the club, I have no doubt if we had suffered 3 defeats by now then we would have had to appoint someone just to stop the rot however that has not been the case so a more patient and focussed appointment is by far the best way forward,

 

[toeneebee]

Do you know what is really hacking me off is the typical lack of communication form the club!!!! I mean if NF is temporary and theyre searching for a new manger then tell us, if NF has got 4 games or whatever to prove himself tell us. Its bo11ox really as AS was sacked nearly 2 weeks ago and theyre has not been anything from them since!!!

I think your find that from previous posts Abee has confirmed that the interviewing starts from today the 16th.

 

[toeneebee]

But abee advised what the procedures were going to be and if I remember correctly they were agreeing firstly the basic requirements that would be applied to any new manager, eg leaguue results, progress within the team etc. Once these had been established then they would be reveiwing the vast number of CV,s and arranging interviews.

This is an important appointment if we are to move to a new level and I for one will be happy if the board take their time and appoint the best man for the job, in the mean time Forster is doing a good job which will look good on his CV and I have no doubt that the board will be considering him as a possibility.

What we do not want at present is a rush job that will not serve the long term goals of the club, I have no doubt if we had suffered 3 defeats by now then we would have had to appoint someone just to stop the rot however that has not been the case so a more patient and focussed appointment is by far the best way forward,

Agreed

 

[BuzzBeeSi]

I think your find that from previous posts Abee has confirmed that the interviewing starts from today the 16th.

So the only fans that know what's going on are those that read the GPG and have time to sift through 1,200+ posts in this thread!

 

[abee]

Do you know what is really hacking me off is the typical lack of communication form the club!!!! I mean if NF is temporary and theyre searching for a new manger then tell us, if NF has got 4 games or whatever to prove himself tell us. Its bo11ox really as AS was sacked nearly 2 weeks ago and theyre has not been anything from them since!!!

I'll try and 'unhack' you off then. I thought that the process had been fairly well documented both on here and the official website. The position is that Nicky Forster and Mark Warburton agreed at the request of the board to assume the interim management of 1st team affairs whilst the board progresses the appointment of a new management team. Interviewing does not start today and if I've ever written that it does then if someone can reference for me I'll correct. The BFC board meets this afternoon to agree the processes and timetable for appointing a new team manager and most importantly the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy deemed essential. Once these parameters are established then the process will begin.

I note your comment about 'typical lack of communication from the Club' which I believe to be unfair. I'm not sure what exactly you expected us to say other than what is already in the public arena. I would gently suggest to you that Brentford supporters know more about how we are going about it than most other clubs would be communicating to their supporters. I believe that this is probably the most important decision that the board has to make in recent history and of course I'm sorry that we're not moving fast enough for you.

 

[hanworthbee]

Do you know what is really hacking me off is the typical lack of communication form the club!!!! I mean if NF is temporary and theyre searching for a new manger then tell us, if NF has got 4 games or whatever to prove himself tell us. Its bo11ox really as AS was sacked nearly 2 weeks ago and theyre has not been anything from them since!!!

I suppose you want the club to confirm after every game Forster is still in temporary charge

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I believe that this is probably the most important decision that the board has to make in receny history and of course I'm sorry that we're not moving fast enough for you.

Agreed, has Keith Dickens been roped in or consulted yet?

 

[abee]

So the only fans that know what's going on are those that read the GPG and have time to sift through 1,200+ posts in this thread!

I think we can agree that supporters who do not attend matches, don't buy a programme or the local newspaper, do not read the GPG or the official website and don't have internet access probably don't have a clue where we are in the process. I'm not sure really how best we can reach them.

 

[The Joker]

Agreed, has Keith Dickens been roped in or consulted yet?

Well he was watching the game at MK Dons on Saturday (although of course he has connections there too)...

 

[abee]

Agreed, has Keith Dickens been roped in or consulted yet?

I'm very placid this morning and refuse to rise to the bait.......however if he has been we wouldn't get round to telling supporters for several weeks as our communications are crap....

 

[abee]

Well he was watching the game at MK Dons on Saturday (although of course he has connections there too)...

He was in the boardroom........I recognised his back....

The company he now works for is MK based and I believe a sponsor at MK Dons.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

He was in the boardroom........I recognised his back.

The company he now works for is I believe a sponsor at MK Dons.

Traffic light and spreadsheet company by any chance?

 

[abee]

Traffic light and spreadsheet company by any chance?

No idea but I assume it buys replica football shirts in huge unsaleable volumes and runs pubs at a loss.

 

[horshambees]

I'll try and 'unhack' you off then. I thought that the process had been fairly well documented both on here and the official website. The position is that Nicky Forster and Mark Warburton agreed at the request of the board to assume the interim management of 1st team affairs whilst the board progresses the appointment of a new management team. Interviewing does not start today and if I've ever written that it does then if someone can reference for me I'll correct. The BFC board meets this afternoon to agree the processes and timetable for appointing a new team manager and most importantly the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy deemed essential. Once these parameters are established then the process will begin.

I note your comment about 'typical lack of communication from the Club' which I believe to be unfair. I'm not sure what exactly you expected us to say other than what is already in the public arena. I would gently suggest to you that Brentford supporters know more about how we are going about it than most other clubs would be communicating to their supporters. I believe that this is probably the most important decision that the board has to make in recent history and of course I'm sorry that we're not moving fast enough for you.

Personnally i think eveything is in order and your own posts have kept us informed abee and for that i/we thank you.I did post that NF/MW decent results have bought you time for your selection process which in the light of results etc after new year must have been a god send.We all have our own ideas on who should or should not be the next 1st team manager and no doubt you have seen those suggestions yourself and i do not doubt your own choice.Its a tricky one i know and a very important decision for those involved so from a sunny west sussex i hope this afternoons meeting goes well.

 

[SmiffyBee]

I'll try and 'unhack' you off then. I thought that the process had been fairly well documented both on here and the official website. The position is that Nicky Forster and Mark Warburton agreed at the request of the board to assume the interim management of 1st team affairs whilst the board progresses the appointment of a new management team. Interviewing does not start today and if I've ever written that it does then if someone can reference for me I'll correct. The BFC board meets this afternoon to agree the processes and timetable for appointing a new team manager and most importantly the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy deemed essential. Once these parameters are established then the process will begin.

I note your comment about 'typical lack of communication from the Club' which I believe to be unfair. I'm not sure what exactly you expected us to say other than what is already in the public arena. I would gently suggest to you that Brentford supporters know more about how we are going about it than most other clubs would be communicating to their supporters. I believe that this is probably the most important decision that the board has to make in recent history and of course I'm sorry that we're not moving fast enough for you.

Mr abee,
thanks for this information.
Will the criteria, including the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy needed in the new manager be published on the O/S after the meeting ?

SB x

 

[Kingston Bee]

I'll try and 'unhack' you off then. I thought that the process had been fairly well documented both on here and the official website. The position is that Nicky Forster and Mark Warburton agreed at the request of the board to assume the interim management of 1st team affairs whilst the board progresses the appointment of a new management team. Interviewing does not start today and if I've ever written that it does then if someone can reference for me I'll correct. The BFC board meets this afternoon to agree the processes and timetable for appointing a new team manager and most importantly the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy deemed essential. Once these parameters are established then the process will begin.

I note your comment about 'typical lack of communication from the Club' which I believe to be unfair. I'm not sure what exactly you expected us to say other than what is already in the public arena. I would gently suggest to you that Brentford supporters know more about how we are going about it than most other clubs would be communicating to their supporters. I believe that this is probably the most important decision that the board has to make in recent history and of course I'm sorry that we're not moving fast enough for you.

Great post abee, I think you can safely say that the vast majority of supporters (certainly those who log onto the GPG) are more than happy with the comms, and the process adopted. I am pleased you outlined the importance of this decision, as it could have been lost on a small number of the supporters, hence the odd post here and there.

 

[wanderer paul]

Mr abee,
thanks for this information.
Will the criteria, including the capabilities, qualifications and philosophy needed in the new manager be published on the O/S after the meeting ?

SB x

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